Eric Nichols is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 44 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with United Planners since 2009. Nichols also has longstanding involvement in real estate sales, rental properties, and property management through multiple business ventures dating back to the 1980s. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm operates through independent Investment Adviser Representatives and offers both advisory and brokerage services, utilizing various custodians and third-party money managers to implement client strategies.

Bradley Wasserman is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. His prior work includes roles at The Colony Group, LLC, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, Wasserman & Rybak, PLLC, and Wasserman Wealth Management, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework and offers a broad range of financial and fiduciary services.

Colene Bradley is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2003, also working with Fifth Third Bank since 2000. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services through its Passageway Managed Account Program to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options and features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, supported by its registration as a broker-dealer, SEC-registered investment adviser, and municipal advisor.

Matthew Owens is a financial advisor at The Huntington Investment Company with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services and J.P. Morgan Securities. The Huntington Investment Company serves individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities with advisory and brokerage services, utilizing an open-architecture model that combines third-party managers with proprietary Private Bank offerings. Their programs include multiple wrap-fee options supported by custodial services through National Financial Services.

Jason Kirk is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors in Greenville, KY. He previously worked at TIAA and TIAA-CREF for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, Kirk is an author of financial literacy books and serves as an unpaid board member for the Sean Brian Ashline Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises funds for adults who cannot advocate for themselves. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

Derek Robson is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group in West Bloomfield, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Secretary and Treasurer of Robson Foods, Inc., a family business. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and participant savings rates.

Len Clapp is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Northville, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Equity Services since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent licensed to sell life, disability, health, long-term care, and Medicare supplemental insurance. Equity Services, Inc., operating as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm offers multiple advisory platforms and utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios, combining long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading and specialized instruments.

John Carney is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. since 2019, following eight years at Arbor Asset Management LLC. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach featuring globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, using a variety of implementation options and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Ryan Kraft is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fifth Third Securities since 2022, following roles at Fifth Third Bank and At Your Disposal. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the West Oakland Wings Baseball organization in Milford, Michigan. Fifth Third Securities provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm offers multiple discretionary managed-account options with features such as direct indexing and tax-overlay services, operating as a subsidiary of Fifth Third Bank with a unique combination of municipal-advisor registration and corporate affiliation.

Shannon Gaskin is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using a range of implementation options and offers comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

Christopher Kubert is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with NewEdge Advisors and Mid Atlantic Capital Corporation since 2021. His prior work includes roles at Private Client Services LLC, Executive Wealth Management, and The Huntington Investment Company. Outside of advisory services, Kubert is involved in fixed insurance product sales and operates a vehicle rental business via the Turo app. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services and uses a combination of in-house and third-party strategies supported by technology tools and centralized due diligence.

Jason Brooks is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Farmington Hills, MI, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. He has 33 years of industry experience and has been with Eagle Strategies since 2010. Brooks is also the owner of Brooks Financial and serves on the boards of two homeowners associations as well as the ORT America Michigan Chapter. Additionally, he has invested in an animated movie project and participates in an LLC that merges group insurance business books. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services tied to insurance and annuity products. The firm offers a range of program types and operates primarily on a non-discretionary basis, with a focus on tailoring recommendations to client and Plan Sponsor objectives.

Richard Foytek is a CFA® charterholder and holds the Series 66 designation, with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Planning since 2013. Creative Planning provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning-led investment process that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and other portfolio management techniques.

Amy Lincoln is a financial advisor with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. in Highland, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, Lincoln owns and operates Crystal Gardens Banquet Hall, a wedding and banquet center in Clio, MI. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and institutional investors through its Passageway Managed Account Program. The firm provides multiple discretionary managed-account options, including advisor-directed models and separately managed accounts, with features such as direct indexing and a tax-overlay service.

Isac Bush is a financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fifth Third Securities since 2009. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients through investment advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers multiple program types and third-party portfolio managers via its Passageway Managed Account Program, catering to various investment strategies and client risk profiles.

Caleb Sheng is a financial advisor with NewEdge Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Waldo Wealth Partners. Outside of advising, Sheng is the owner of Sheng Law Group, PLLC, a business he has maintained since 2011. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services and employs technology and centralized due diligence in managing advisor and client needs.

Robert Hyneman is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience, currently serving at VALIC Financial Advisors since 2000. He also holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been affiliated with Agia since 2022, where he acts as an agent for non-securities insurance products. VALIC Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Tyler Corliss is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Livonia, MI, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Huntington National Bank. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates various advisory platforms, including a digital advisory program and managed accounts, and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Christopher Willerer is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Raymond James and Associates for 10 years. He is also a managing partner at Willerer Wealth Management LLC, a pass-through entity for his financial advisory activities. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm provides a wide range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, employing both in-house and third-party strategies supported by centralized due diligence and technology tools.

Danilo Rodrigues De Carvalho is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in Farmington, MI, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and retirement plans, offering both advisory programs and brokerage and insurance services. The firm’s advisory offerings include a digital advisory program and a Managed Account program, operating alongside its broker-dealer and insurance agency functions.